Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers

Moulders, core makers and die casters

Why Plastering?

This apprenticeship is ideal for anyone who is thinking of working within the construction industry as a Plasterer. It covers a broad range of skills which are put to use on a range of sites, from large building sites to private houses. You develop a range of plastering skills including preparing surfaces for plaster, and working with fibrous plaster to create solid internal and external finishes.

Qualification and Level

Most candidates start on an Intermediate Apprenticeship and progress to the Advanced Level although the level may be determined by the role in the workplace and previous qualifications.

What will be studied?

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering

Mandatory Units:

Conforming to general health, safety & welfare

Conforming to productive working practices

Moving, handling & storing resources

Applying finishing plaster to background surfaces

Producing internal solid plastering finishes

Install direct bond dry linings

Laying sand & cement screeds to levels and/or falls

Applying projection plaster and maintaining equipment

Installing mechanical fixed plasterboard

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plastering

Mandatory Units:

Conforming to general health, safety & welfare

Confirming the occupational method of work

Confirming work activities & resources for an occupational work area

Produce complex internal solid plastering finishes

Produce complex external solid plastering finishes

running in-situ mouldings

Additional Study

Functional Skills in Maths and English

Employee Rights & Responsibilities

Are there any entry criteria?

To start the course you must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week. In addition for an Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) you will have a minimum of 3 GCSE’s at Grade D or above to include English and Maths. The Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) must be completed prior to starting on the Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3).

Method of Delivery

Apprentices attend College on day release and work for their employer the rest of the time.

How is the qualification assessed?

For the NVQ you will build up a portfolio, which is a collection of examples or evidence of your work that demonstrates your skills and ability, including a work diary, photos, statements from your employer and colleagues and examples of completed tasks. Assessment consists of practical tasks, observations, oral questioning, written questions, assignments, projects and written tests.

The Diploma is assessed using both practical and written tests.

The Functional Skills are assessed through on-line tests.

Duration

The Intermediate Apprenticeship takes two years to complete.

The Advanced Apprenticeship takes one year to complete.

What next?

Many learners progress from Apprenticeship to Advanced Apprenticeship. There is then the opportunity to progress to higher-level courses such as the National Certificate or National Diploma in Construction.

York College, graded Outstanding by OFSTED in Dec 2013, is ideally placed to support both Apprentices and businesses to successfully engage with and benefit from Apprenticeships.